Hi, im bill oreilly. Thanks for watching us tonight. Is our political system rigged . That is the subject of this evenings talking points memo. With two weeks left with perhaps the nasaest president ial race in history, Many Americans want the whole thing to end. Donald trump has raised the specter of a fixed election. He says the system is rigged. Bernie sanders also said that. We will no longer tolerate an economy and a political system that has been rigged by wall street to benefit the wealthiest americans in this country at the expense of everyone else. Senator sanders putting forth that big money controls voting patterns, as well as the marketplace. Sanders, by the way, got hosed by his own party because many of the socalled super delegates were locked in for hillary long before sanders started hurting her in the primary. So, that primary system for the democrats was rigged for sure against sanders. Donald trump sees the rigged thing a bit differently. Believing that the leftleani
85 of the 154 people from private interests who met or had phone conversations scheduled with clinton while she led the state department donate td to h Family Charity or pledged to its programs. Combined, the 85 donors contributed as much as 156 million. At least 40 donated more than 100,000 each and 20 gave more than 1 million each. Today, trumps running mate called it quote, further evidence of pay to play politics. Clintons spokesman responded to the a. P. Report late today. Brian falin said this story relies on utterly flawed data, cherry picked a limited subject subset to give a portrayal of how often she crossed paths with individuals connected to charitable donations to the Clinton Foundation. The data does not account for more than half her tenure as secretary and omitted meetings she took with World Leaders, let alone countless others she took with countless government officials. Thats an interesting comment but it doesnt challenge the actual numbers. We will get to that. Anyw
We ask your blessing upon the men and women of this, the peoples house, who are settling into new spaces and committees here on capitol hill. As the new session begins, help them and indeed help us all to obey your law to do your will and to walk in your way. Grant that they might be good in thought, gracious in word, generous in deed and great in spirit. Make this a glorious day in which all are glad to be alive and ready to serve you. May all that is done this day be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approval there. Pursuantolaole the journal stands approved. The pledge of alenalsance today will be led by the gentleman from allegiance today will be led by the gentlelady from North Carolina, ms. Adams. Ms. Adams i pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justic
He since the battle rages on for the soul of the right. But perhaps we shouldnt rub our hands until its over, for the last map standing in fact, might be named grover. [ music ] jennifer earlier today emotion came to the senate floor to ratified a treaty on the disabled. Its modeled on the landmark of merges withamericans. He claimed u. S. Sovereignty so the tea party is now in from its right flank. Its not just about the united nations. 24 hours an Speaker John Boehner put a budget offer on the table the tea party is threatening to throw him over board. What is his great plan . Raising revenuesaah. The details are pretty vague, but we know his plan would raise 800 billion in revenue closing some unnamed loopholes while sparing the top earners from any more taxes. Tea partyers object to raising any revenue at all. On the other side the president is not pleased with boehners plan because he said there would be no deal without higher tax rates for the wealthy. Obama if were going to rais
On wall street as investors applaud the fiscal cliff deal coming out of washington. That is our sizzle story tonight. Good evening, everyone, and happy new year. Im larry kudlow. This is the kudlow report. Lets start with kelly evans. Reporter a historic rally, even though we saw stocks surging. By the way, not just in the u. S. This was really a global move. The euro, though, fell off a mini cliff of its own. A little more detail coming up. Well see kelly evans in just a bit. Heres another big story brewing. Reporter a brutal political battle today over Hurricane Sandy aid for hardhit new york and new jersey. Ill bring you all the tough rhetoric when we come back. And yet another big story brewing for tomorrow. John boehner, he could be facing a real challenge for his job speaker of the house. Ace acosta is all over this story. The kudlow report begins right now. Back to the rally on the streets today. That is the total sizzle story. Check out these numbers. In case you missed it, dow